I am trying to design a banner for a public library web site. I find that all the banners I design are too retro-looking. Kind of 1950s, Alvin Lustig or Saul Bass inspired. Cute, but they don't seem to represent a forward-thinking, technology-oriented library. I am looking for examples of banners that might inspire me, and I am hoping you all might have some suggestions. Also, any elements you think I should try to include or try to avoid. This banner will be seen by tens of thousands of people, and will be the "face" of the library online. Links to examples of what you think works and why it works would be much appreciated. I had no idea that I would have such a hard time with this; I just don't seem to get 2007 design! Thanks.
posted on Oct 30, 2007 - 8 answers

What are the social benefits of public libraries (and literacy)? [more inside]
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posted on May 30, 2007 - 6 answers

I need to know which book-related web service/API is best (most complete archive, most up-to-date, most metadata) for looking up information about books given an ISBN-10 or ISBN-13. [more inside]
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posted on Jan 27, 2007 - 12 answers

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posted on Jan 17, 2007 - 7 answers

What's the best way to locate scholarly writing and analysis of a given piece of classical music? [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2006 - 19 answers